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AV06 ZYN

2006 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C877,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,561 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front steel wheel inner bead cracked almost to excess.

Nearside Rear brake effort fluctuating almost to excess.

Offside Rear park brake slow to react and low effort.

Offside Rear tyre very smooth on inner edge,down to cushion rubber

washers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front steel wheel inner bead cracked almost to excess.

Nearside Rear brake effort fluctuating almost to excess.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear park brake slow to react and low effort.

Offside Rear tyre very smooth on inner edge,down to cushion rubber

washers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,921 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,544 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing?

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge?

offside rear brake evidence apparent that brake has been hot?

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,561 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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AV06 ZYN is a 2006 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 ZYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV06 ZYN is a 2006 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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